Complete Static GK Profile : Uttar Pradesh State
🏛️ Administrative & General Information
| Category | Details |
| Capital (राजधानी) | Lucknow |
| Chief Minister (मुख्यमंत्री) | Yogi Adityanath (Incumbent) |
| Governor (राज्यपाल) | Anandiben Patel (Incumbent since 2019) |
| Formation (निर्माण) | 24 January 1950 |
| Total Area (कुल क्षेत्रफल) | 2,40,928 sq. km(93,023 sq mi) |
| Area Rank (क्षेत्र रैंक) | 4th in India |
| Number of Districts | 75 |
| Official Languages | Hindi (Primary), Urdu (Secondary) |
| Regional Dialects | Awadhi, Braj, Bhojpuri, Bundelkhandi |
📊 Demographic Profile (2026 Projections)
Note: Official census data is pending; these are based on 2026 government projections.
| Category | Details |
| Total Population (2026 Est.) | ~24,82,20,000 (24.82 Crore) |
| Population Rank | 1st in India |
| Density (घनत्व) | ~1,030 per sq.km (Projected increase) |
| Literacy Rate (साक्षरता दर) | ~73.1% (Estimated improvement) |
| Sex Ratio (लिंगानुपात) | 912 (F) / 1000 (M) |
⚖️ Political & Judiciary Structure
| Category | Details |
| Legislature Type | Bicameral (Legislative Assembly & Council) |
| Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) | 403 Seats |
| Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) | 100 Seats |
| Lower House (Lok Sabha) | 80 Seats (Highest in India) |
| Upper House (Rajya Sabha) | 31 Seats (Highest in India) |
| High Court | Allahabad High Court (Prayagraj) |
| Chief Justice | Justice Arun Bhansali (Appointed Feb 2024) |
🌊 Geography & Natural Resources
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Major Rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, Gomti, Ghaghara, Gandak, Ramganga, Son, Betwa, Chambal, Ken.
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Important Dams:
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Rihand Dam (Govind Ballabh Pant Sagar) – Rihand River.
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Matatila Dam – Betwa River.
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Rajghat Dam – Betwa River.
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Major Power Plants:
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Nuclear: Narora Atomic Power Station (Bulandshahr).
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Thermal: Singrauli, Dadri, Anpara, Obra, Rosa, Unchahar, Rihand.
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🌿 Flora, Fauna & Protected Areas
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National Park: Dudhwa National Park (Lakhimpur Kheri).
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Tiger Reserves: Dudhwa, Pilibhit, Amangarh, Ranipur (Newest).
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Key Wildlife Sanctuaries:
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Bakhira Bird Sanctuary (Sant Kabir Nagar)
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Okhla Bird Sanctuary (Noida/Ghaziabad)
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Chandra Prabha Wild Life Sanctuary (Chandauli)
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Kaimoor WLS (Mirzapur/Sonbhadra)
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Katarniaghat WLS (Bahraich)
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Sur Sarovar (Keetham Lake, Agra)
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State Symbols:
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Animal: Swamp Deer (Barasingha)
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Bird: Sarus Crane
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Tree: Ashoka
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Flower: Palash
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🎨 Culture, Festivals & Sports
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Folk Dances: Mayur Nritya (Peacock Dance), Rasleela, Charkula (Braj region), Kathgodhwa, Nautanki.
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Major Festivals: Kumbh Mela (Prayagraj), Taj Mahotsav (Agra), Deepotsav (Ayodhya), Lathmar Holi (Barsana).
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Major Stadiums:
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Ekana Cricket Stadium (Lucknow)
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Green Park Stadium (Kanpur)
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K.D. Singh Babu Stadium (Lucknow)
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Greater Noida Sports Complex Ground
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🗣️ Languages of Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is linguistically diverse:
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State Language: Hindi (Primary), Urdu (Secondary)
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Regional Dialects:Awadhi, Braj, Bhojpuri, Bundelkhandi